Housing authoritiesSCHOUSING AUTHORITY OF N CHARLESTON
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF N CHARLESTON
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF N CHARLESTON is based in North Charleston, Charleston County, SC and administers 2,336 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code SC057. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,099. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 31.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2027-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | $3,128 |
| Daniel Island | $2,120 | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,980 | $3,420 | $3,933 |
| Goose Creek | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,260 | $2,600 | $2,990 |
| Hanahan | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,110 | $2,420 | $2,783 |
| John's Island | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 | $3,047 |
| Ladson | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,700 | $3,105 |
| Moncks Corner | $1,380 | $1,440 | $1,570 | $1,950 | $2,240 | $2,576 |
| North Charleston | $1,390 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,640 | $2,656 |
| Summerville | $1,390 | $1,710 | $2,000 | $2,310 | $2,850 | $2,587 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29401 | $2,120 | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,980 | $3,420 |
| 29403 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29404 | $1,990 | $2,080 | $2,260 | $2,800 | $3,220 |
| 29405 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,250 |
| 29406 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,500 |
| 29407 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 |
| 29409 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29410 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,110 | $2,420 |
| 29412 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29414 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,150 | $2,670 | $3,070 |
| 29418 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,010 | $2,310 |
| 29420 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,290 | $2,640 |
| 29424 | $2,050 | $2,130 | $2,320 | $2,890 | $3,310 |
| 29425 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 |
| 29426 | $1,480 | $1,540 | $1,680 | $2,080 | $2,400 |
| 29429 | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,830 | $3,510 | $4,040 |
| 29438 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,900 |
| 29439 | $2,200 | $2,300 | $2,500 | $3,100 | $3,570 |
| 29449 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,880 | $2,170 |
| 29450 | $1,890 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,650 | $3,050 |
| 29451 | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,830 | $3,510 | $4,040 |
| 29455 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 29456 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,700 |
| 29458 | $1,670 | $1,730 | $1,920 | $2,370 | $2,790 |
| 29464 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,430 | $3,010 | $3,470 |
| 29466 | $2,440 | $2,540 | $2,770 | $3,430 | $3,950 |
| 29470 | $1,080 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,510 | $1,770 |
| 29482 | $2,160 | $2,250 | $2,460 | $3,040 | $3,510 |
| 29483 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,250 |
| 29485 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 29487 | $1,460 | $1,530 | $1,670 | $2,070 | $2,380 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF N CHARLESTON
6327 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: (843) 747-1793
Official website: northcharlestonhousingauthority.org
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About HOUSING AUTHORITY OF N CHARLESTON
Overview
The Housing Authority of North Charleston operates as a combined program, administering 2,336 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 2,099 households with an occupancy rate of 89%. Unlike some other authorities, it does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only agency.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of North Charleston ranks first by voucher count, ahead of the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston and the Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. On a broader scale, it holds the fourth position in the state, out of 34 authorities with Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,300 to $2,680, with an average of $1,941. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 29451 at $2,680, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29470 at $1,300.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHARLESTONCharleston, SC, 1,804 vouchers
- CHARLESTON CO HSG & REDEV AUTHCharleston, SC, 1,112 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.